• 부모자녀건강학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.81-93
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• 2000

The role of the neonatal nurse specialist has been well established over the past decade and now reform in 21st century. Neonatal nurse specialists responsibilities in caring for critically and long-term chronically ill infants and their families are very important. Neonatal nurse specialists have a two fold responsibility in caring for these infants. First, through acquiring advanced practice education in complex neonatal care and diagnostic skills, neonatal nurse specialists meet the physiologic needs of the infant. Second, neonatal nurse specialists provide a more holistic approach to their care through evaluating the family in treatment plans and involving the family in discharge planning for the infant. In some institutions, neonatal nurse specialists are directly involved in institutional and/or home follow-up care and case management also. It is the neonatal nurse specialists responsibility to function collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in managing critically or chronically ill infants from admission to discharge. The role of the neonatal nurse specialist case manager can be described as one that focuses on individualized care of the infant, while providing continuity of care to both the infant and family. The neonatal nurse specialist's role will vary depending on the neonatal intensive care unit(NICU). Therefore, the multidisciplinary collaborative approach to long-term management of infants in the NICU is extremely important to provide successful transition to home or to long-term rehabilitative care facilities because care for the chronically ill infant is complex and multifaceted. I suggest the role of neonatal nurse specialist in 21st century are as follows. 1. Diagnostic/patient assessment 2. Management of patient health/illness 3. Administering/monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens 4. Monitoring/ensuring quality of health care practices 5. Organization and work role 6. Helping role 7. Teaching/coaching role 8. Management of rapidly changing situations 9. Consulting role The advanced practice nursing model of care delivered by neonatal nurse specialist's in the NICU incorporates medical and nursing role functions and emphasizes holism, caring, and a health perspective for critically and chronically ill neonates and their families.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.494-499
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• 2006

목 적: Acinetobacter baumannii는 숙주 저항력이 저하된 고위험군에서 주요 원내 감염균으로 잘 알려져 있으나 A. baumannii 이외의 Acinetobacter species의 경우 드물게 감염과 연관된 것으로 받아들여지는 등 임상적 중요성과 원내 감염원으로써의 역학에 대해 알려진 바가 적다. 저자들은 신생아 집중치료실에서 A. baumannii가 아닌 것으로 확인된 Acinetobacter species에 의해 집단 발생한 패혈증 11례를 경험하였기에 이에 대한 임상적, 역학적 특징을 알고자 본 연구를 실시하였다. 방 법: 2004년 2월 4일부터 24일까지 일신기독병원 신생아 집중치료실에서 감염되었던 환아의 혈액에서 Acinetobacter species가 배양된 11례를 대상으로 임상적 특징을 조사하였고, 집단 발생의 역학을 조사하기 위해 두 차례에 걸쳐 의료진 및 환경 검체에 대한 배양을 실시하였으며, 항생제 감수성 검사를 통해 환아에서 배양된 균주가 동일 균주인지를 알고자 하였다. 결 과: 임상 양상은 발열, 수유 부진, 복부 팽만, 설사, 혈변, 구토, 빈호흡, 무호흡 등 다양하였으나 다른 원인에 의한 감염증과 비슷하였다. 집중 치료를 요하는 중증 경과를 보인 경우가 없었고 항생제 치료에 즉각적인 반응을 보이며 회복되어 A. baumannii 감염증에서 흔히 보이는 중증의 임상 증상과 높은 사망률(11-57%)과 비교하여 경한 경과를 보였다. 도관 관련 균혈증 2례, 도관 관련 균혈증 의증 9례로 말초 정맥 도관이 중요 유발 인자로 고려되었다. 감염의 역학을 알고자 두 차례에 걸쳐 의료진의 손과 환경 검체에 대한 배양 검사를 실시하였으나 동일 균주를 분리하는데는 실패하였다. 결 론: 우리의 연구를 통해 A. baumannii 이외의 Acinetobacter species의 경우 상대적으로 비병원성으로 여겨졌으나 임상 증상이 동반되면서 환자에서 배양되면 감염의 원인균임을 알 수 있었다.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2018

Purpose: This study investigated predictive factors for severe neonatal thrombocytopenia, which greatly increases the need for intensive care and is associated with a high mortality rate in premature infants. Factors adopted for prompt identification of at-risk newborns include blood test results and birth history. This study analyzed the relationship between the presence of severe neonatal thrombocytopenia and the mortality rate. The causes of thrombocytopenia in premature infants were also examined. Methods: This retrospective study evaluated 625 premature infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Chung-Ang University Medical Center. The neonates were classified into 3 groups according to the severity of thrombocytopenia: mild ($100{\times}10^9/L{\leq}platelet<150{\times}10^9/L$), moderate ($50{\times}10^9/L{\leq}platelet<100{\times}10^9/L$), or severe (platelet<$50{\times}10^9/L$). Analysis of blood samples obtained at the onset of thrombocytopenia included platelet count, white blood cell (WBC) count, hemoglobin level, hematocrit level, absolute neutrophil count, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level. Results: Of the 625 premature infants admitted to our NICU, 214 were detected with thrombocytopenia. The mortality rate in thrombocytopenic neonates was 18.2% (39/214), whereas a mortality rate of only 1.0% was observed in non-thrombocytopenic neonates. The major causes of thrombocytopenia were perinatal insufficiency and sepsis in premature infants. Severe thrombocytopenia was noted more frequently in premature infants with higher WBC counts and in those with a younger gestational age. Conclusion: Platelet count, WBC count, and gestational age are reliable predictors for severe neonatal thrombocytopenia. The major causes of thrombocytopenia were perinatal insufficiency and sepsis in premature infants.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.779-781
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• 2010

After preliminary tests indicated an increased number of heterotrophic bacteria, we investigated possible sources of contamination in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) water distribution system. Scanning electron microscopic examination of flexible metallic hoses associated with the system revealed the presence of a biofilm; partial 16S rDNA sequencing revealed that the biofilm contained Blastomonas natatoria. Purgation of the water system three times a day, reinforced faucet cleaning, decreasing the cold water temperature to $12^{\circ}C$, and six repeated chlorinations at concentrations as high as 2 mg/l were not sufficient to eradicate the bacterial contamination. Replacing all of the rubber-interior flexible metallic hoses with teflon-lined hoses, followed by heating the water to $70^{\circ}C$, successfully controlled the bacteria.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.377-384
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• 2021

Purpose: This study examined the effects of a breastfeeding coaching program for mothers on growth and neonatal jaundice in late preterm infants (LPIs). Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study (non-randomized intervention) with a time-series design. The study was conducted among 40 LPIs who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a university hospital in Daegu, South Korea. In the order of admission, the first 21 infants were assigned to the experimental group, and 19 were assigned to the control group. The intervention program consisted of home- based and web-based practical breastfeeding support education for mothers across a total of 5 sessions. Infant growth was measured using body weight, length, and head circumference, and neonatal jaundice was assessed using transcutaneous bilirubin levels. Results: The likelihood of breastfeeding for infants in the experimental group at 4 weeks after discharge was the same as on the day of discharge, whereas it steadily decreased in the control group. There were significant differences in head circumference between the groups. However, weight, length, and transcutaneous bilirubin levels did not show a significant group-time interaction. Conclusion: A formal breastfeeding coaching program should be considered in clinical settings and at home within the first few weeks postpartum.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.252-261
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• 2018

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an empowerment program on maternal stress, anxiety, depression and parenting confidence. Methods: A total of 44 mothers of preterm infants were assigned into an experimental or a control group (n=22 each). The experimental group received the usual nursing care and 7 sessions of an empowerment program. The control group only received the usual care. The program was implemented from June to December, 2016 in the neonatal intensive care unit of K university-affiliated hospital in Daegu, Korea. The outcome variables measured were parental stress (PSS: NICU), anxiety (STAI), depression (CES-D) and parenting confidence. Data were analyzed using t-test or repeated measures ANOVA. Results: Scores for both parental stress (t=3.07 p=.004) and depression (F=3.76, p=.26) were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group. However, there were no significant differences in anxiety between the groups (F=0.79, p=.505). Parenting confidence scores (F=9.05, p=.001) were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group. Conclusion: A maternal empowerment program can be an effective means of reducing parental stress and depression as well as enhancing parenting confidence, for mothers of preterm infants.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.119-132
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the effects of a direct breastfeeding program for premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted during August 2016 to April 2017. Sixty mothers of premature infants were assigned to the experimental (n = 31) or control groups (n = 29). The program was comprised of breastfeeding education and direct breastfeeding support. The experimental and control groups were provided with education and counseling on breastfeeding at the time of admission and discharge. In the experimental group, the mothers initiated oral feeding with direct breastfeeding and engaged in breastfeeding at least seven times during the NICU stay. The collected data were analyzed by the χ2-test and repeated measures ANOVA using an SPSS program. Results: The experimental group showed a higher direct breastfeeding practice rate (χ2 = 19.29, p < .001), breastfeeding continuation rate (χ2 = 3.76, p < .001), and self-efficacy (F = 25.37, p < .001) than the control group except for maternal attachment. Conclusion: The direct breastfeeding program in the NICU has significant effects on the practice and continuation rate of breastfeeding and breastfeeding self-efficacy. Therefore, this program can be applied in the NICU settings where direct breastfeeding is limited.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.301-309
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• 2011

목적: Point-of-care test (POCT) 는 신생아 치료에 있어서 중요한 영향을 미칠 잠재력을 가지고 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 신생아 집중 치료실에서 POCT 화학 분석기기의 임상적인 유용성을 살펴보고자 하는데 있다. 방법: 신생아 집중 치료실에 입원한 신생아의 혈액 샘플을 2010년 3월부터 9월까지 POCT 화학 분석기기(Piccolo Xpress Chemistry Analyzer, Abaxis, Union City, CA, USA) 와 중앙 검사실 화학 분석기기(Chemistry analyzer 7600-110, Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan)를 이용하여 분석하였다. POCT와 중앙 검사실 기계 간의 15가지 항목에 대하여 상관 관계를 평가하였다. 또 POCT의 일치도를 알아보기 위해 세 번의 연속적인 혈액 검사를 시행하고, 세 검사간의 차이를 기록하여 평가하였다. 수행 오류가 있는 경우에는 log file을 통해서 오류의 원인을 파악하였다. 결과: 54명의 신생아에서 정확도를 위해 시행된 112쌍의 연구 중 오류가 없던 100쌍의 결과에서 두 기계 간의 높은 상관 관계를 보였다. 112쌍의 연구 도중 12개의 오류가 발생하였다. 가장 흔한 원인은 불충분한 샘플 오류였다. 일치도 검증을 위한 18명의 환아들에서 시행한 18개의 삼중 분석에서는 3-10%의 오차율이 나타났고, 이는 수용할 만한 것이었다. 54개의 분석 중 오류는 일어나지 않았다. 결론: 이 POCT는 짧은 시간 내에 소량의 전혈을 이용하여 다양한 항목을 검사할 수 있다. 비록 오류가 나타날 수 있지만, 이는 예방 가능한 것으로 사료된다. 이 POCT는 덜 침습적인 방법으로 소량의 혈액을 채취하기 때문에 신생아 집중 치료실에서 간단하고 빠른 진단에 유용하다.

• 임상간호연구
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.205-216
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• 2016

Purpose: This study was performed to develop a valid and reliable Korean Patient Classification System for Neonatal care nurses (KPCSN). Methods: The study was conducted in tertiary and general hospitals with 1~2 grade according to nursing fee differentiation policy for NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) nurse staffing. The reliability was evaluated for the classification of 218 patients by 10 nurse managers and 56 staff nurses working in NICUs from 10 hospitals. To verify construct validity, 208 patients were classified and compared for the type of stay, gestational age, birth weight, and current body weight. Nursing time was measured by nurses, nurse managers, and nurse aids. For the calculation of conversion index (total nursing time divided by the KPCSN score), 426 patients were classified using the KPCSN. Data were collected from September 5 to October 28, 2015, and analyzed using t-test, ANOVA, intraclass correlation coefficient, and non-hierarchial cluster analysis. Results: The final KPCSN consisted of 11 nursing categories, 71 nursing activities and 111 criteria. The reliability of the KPCSN was r=.83 (p<.001). The construct validity was established. The KPCSN score was classified into four groups; group $1:{\leq}57points$, group 2: 58~80 points, group 3: 81~108 points, and group $4:{\geq}109points$ in the KPSCN score. The conversion index was calculated as 7.45 minutes/classification score. Conclusion: The KPCSN can be utilized to measure specific and complex nursing demands for infants receiving care in the NICUs.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.198-206
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• 2013

목적 본 연구는 신생아중환자실에 입원해 있는 저출생체중아를 대상으로 '어머니의 노래 들려주기 중재'의 효과를 규명하기 위해 수행되었다. 방법 서울 시내에 소재하는 일개 대학병원의 신생아중환자실에 입원한 대상자를 임의표출하여 비동등성 대조군 전후설계로 총 48명의 영아중 실험군 24명, 대조군 24명을 대상으로 하여 본 연구를 수행하였다. 결과 어머니의 노래 들려주기 중재를 제공받은 저출생체중아는 활력징후의 생리적 반응인 심박동수, 호흡수와 산소포화도에서 실험군과 대조군 사이에 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 행동상태 점수는 두 집단 간 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 검증되었다. 즉, 노래 들려주기 중재를 제공받은 저출생체중아는 행동상태가 안정되는 결과를 보였다. 결론 본 연구를 통해 신생아중환자실에서 오랜 기간 치료를 받아야 하는 저출생체중아를 위한 긍정적인 청각자극으로서 어머니의 노래 들려주기 중재를 활용할 수 있는 객관적인 근거자료를 마련하였다는 데 의의가 있다. 또한 이러한 중재를 통해 재원기간 동안 저출생체중아의 돌봄에 어머니의 참여를 독려할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 영아와 부모 사이의 이른 상호작용을 증진시키는 기회를 제공할 수 있다는 점에서 아동간호실무의 발전에 기여할 수 있을 것이다.